to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
giga-; 10^9; gigabyte; GB; data traffic (esp. on mobile phone)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
third stage; three stages; third dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
fender (of a car); wing; fender (on a boat)
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
Citizens' Band; CB (radio); convertible bond; chronic bronchitis; chemical and biological (weapons); center back; centre back
selling off; disposal by sale; sale
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
major cleanup; spring cleaning
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
offensive smell; bad smell; foul smell; stench
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
one (thing); one piece; one item
it's been a long time; long time no see
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
shoe rack (at an entrance); shoe cupboard; shoe cubby
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
irritating; impatient; annoying; frustrating; vexing
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
centre; center; center fielder
preparations for returning (home)
although; though; despite the fact that ...
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
triangle; triangular shape